How to get to Maasai Mara National Reserve.
Getting to Maasai Mara national reserve involves several options, depending on your starting location and then the preferred mode of transportation, but generally, the most common way is to fly into Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Kenya, from where you can take a domestic flight from Wilson Airport to one of the reserve’s airstrips, such as the Keekorok or Mara Serene, which offers breathtaking views of the landscape and a chance to spot the wildlife from the air, or opt for a road transfer which takes you around 5 to 6 hours from Nairobi the capital city of Kenya, while passing through the scenic Great Rift Valley and then offering you with the incredible opportunities to stop at the viewpoints and then the local towns along the way, while another option is to take a guided tour or join a safari package that includes transportation from Nairobi or other major towns in Kenya or Tanzania, which often includes game drives, accommodations, other safari activities and regardless of the mode of transportation, it’s essential to plan ahead, and African Vacation Safaris is available to book your safari with us in order not to be disappointed especially during the peak season, thus to ensure a smooth and then the enjoyable safari to this world-renowned wildlife safari destination, where the Maasai Mara’s rolling grasslands, riverine forests and abundant wildlife await, offering an unforgettable safari experiences for the nature lovers, photographers and then the adventure seekers and among others.
Maasai Mara national reserve is an outstanding safari destination that attracts various tourists from worldwide to the reserve for the excellent wildlife safari experience. On a Kenya safari, this is a destination that tourists on a safari should never miss out to explore. The reserve is situated in the Southwestern region of Kenya, the reserve is known as the best safari destination in the entire country and it was established in 1961 and then it’s located in a distance that is approximately about 22 kilometers from Kenya’s capital city Nairobi. On a Kenya safari the reserve is ranked as the among the top wildlife safari experience that is the reserve has the best animal species that includes the big five mammals that includes lions, buffaloes, rhinos, elephants, and leopards and among other animal species that includes the reedbucks, hartebeests, hippos, oribis, waterbucks, antelopes, duikers, and among others without forgetting the annual wildebeest migration that is one of the natural 7 wonders and then bird species that are over 500 bird species that includes secretary birds, Lilac-breasted Roller, African Fish Eagle, Martial Eagle, Lanner Bustard, Grey Crowned Crane, Cattle Egret, Southern Ground Hornbill, Spur-winged Plover and among many others.
While going on a Kenya safari, and specially Maasai Mara national reserve that is the main safari destination the most asked question is how to get to the reserve to do your fascinating safari. African Vacation Safari is advising you that you can opt to use the road transport means and then the air transport and the reserve can be accessed through using the various gates that guide you to reach the reserve.
By Road transport.
Road transport is the common used means of transport to reach Maasai Mara national reserve. The tourists who use the road transport can always get the chances to explore fully through the wonderful landscapes of the country by 4×4 wheel vehicles that are best to use because they are high and have an open rooftop that enables the tourists to capture the spectacular views of various attractions along the way. The driving distance from Nairobi to Maasai Mara national reserve that’s you approximately about 255 to 275 kilometers and the driving time takes you about 5 to 6 hours to enable you reach the reserve. Using the various gates to reach the reserve from Nairobi; using Oloolo gate it takes about 6.5 hours, Talek gate it takes you about 5 to 6 hours, using Sekenani gate it takes you about 5.5 to 6 hours, using Musiara gate it takes about 6.5 hours, using Oloolaimutia gate it takes you about 6 hours and among others.
Alternatively while using the road transport and coming from Serengeti national park to Maasai Mara national reserve that is a scenic and adventurous option that allows you to witness the diverse landscapes and wildlife of Tanzania and Kenya, covering a distance of approximately 240km, taking around 5 to 6 hours depending on border crossing and road conditions.
Air transport.
Using air transport from Nairobi to Maasai Mara national reserve is a convenient and then time-efficient way to reach this world-renowned wildlife safari destination, where you can fly with the reputable airlines or charter services from Nairobi’s Wilson or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to one of the several airstrips within or near the reserve such as Keekorok, Mara serena or Musiara airstrips, and others that offers the perfect vires of the Kenyan landscape and the chance to spot the wildlife from the air towards approaching the reserve while saving time and avoiding the long air transfer, that takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour. And once you arrive, you can be met by your safari guide from your lodge who will transfer you to your accommodation. Where you can relax and prepare to an unforgettable safari experience, with many airlines and charter services offering scheduled and charter flights to Maasai Mara national reserve, providing flexibility and options to suit different preferences, and while flying may be more expensive than the road transport. It offers a unique perspective on the landscape, reduces travel time, and allows you to make the most of your time in the reserve, making it an ideal option for those short on time, seeking comfort, or wanting to experience the thrill of flying over Africa’s savannahs.
For more information and inquiries about how to get to Maasai Mara national reserve on a safari and booking your dream Kenya safari package kindly contact us at African Vacation Safaris we shall offer you the best tour packages for your Kenya safari and the entire African safaris you will not regret. Instead you will enjoy your best safari activities from watching the annual wildebeest migration, watching the big five mammals, birdwatching, guided nature walks, Maasai village tours and many others and even to the beach safaris.